CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
Under GDPR, what is the maximum time allowed for a data controller to notify the supervisory authority of a personal data breach?
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72 hours
GDPR Article 33 requires notification within 72 hours of becoming aware of a breach, unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to rights and freedoms.
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7 days
Why it's wrong here
7 days is longer than the 72-hour requirement.
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24 hours
Why it's wrong here
24 hours is not the GDPR requirement.
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72 hours
Why this is correct
Correct. The GDPR requires notification within 72 hours.
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48 hours
Why it's wrong here
48 hours is not the GDPR requirement.
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